SAINT PAUL, MN – Representative Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) began his second term on Tuesday, officially taking the oath of office at a swearing-in ceremony at the State Capitol in Saint Paul, which officially marked the beginning of the 2013 legislative session. Gruenhagen represents District 18B, which includes southern McLeod County and all of Sibley County.
“It is an honor to return to the legislature for a second term,” Gruenhagen said. “I’m deeply grateful to the people of my district for entrusting me with the responsibility of representing District 18B, and I will strive to be a voice for rural Minnesota this upcoming session, and bring those issues and concerns to Saint Paul.”
Gruenhagen will serve on four committees this session; the Education Finance Committee, the Health and Human Services Finance Committee, the Health and Human Services Policy Committee, and the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee.
Gruenhagen’s office will be in the State Office Building, Room 241, across from the State Capitol in Saint Paul. “I hope constituents will feel welcome to stop by my office if they are in the area,” Gruenhagen said. “I also hope constituents will contact me with their questions, concerns, and feedback about legislation and issues being discussed at the Capitol.” Gruenhagen can be reached by phone at 651-296-4229, or by email at Rep.Glenn.Gruenhagen@house.mn. Constituents can sign up for updates on Gruenhagen’s legislative website.